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YP61 ZFZ

2011 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

61,244 mi
Last recorded61,244 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW M555,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP61 ZFZ
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 61,244 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 61,063 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 60,932 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 60,540 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 60,032 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 59,607 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 58,995 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 58,098 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 57,509 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 56,428 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 54,706 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 40,855 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 40,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

How Reliable is the BMW M5?

Based on 93,993 MOT tests across 8,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
3,845
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
8,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,017
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,177
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 883
Headlamp aim too low 833
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 807
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YP61 ZFZ is a 2011 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2011 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 55,641 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,017 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YP61 ZFZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M5 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 15 years old, this BMW M5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP61 ZFZ registered?

YP61 ZFZ is a 2011 BMW M5, first registered on 3 December 2011.

Is YP61 ZFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP61 ZFZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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